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Mt Jaithmathang and Tawonga Hut Return

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating
(1 customer review)

From: $140.00

Essential Information

  • Total Ride 25 Km
  • Total Hike 6 km to 15 Km
  • Total Hours 6~7, Start 9:00am Finish 3:30pm
  • E-Bike, Guide, Lunch, Back Pack, Morning Tea, Helmet included
  • Meet 8.30 am  at Nelse Lodge the day of the tour
  • Medium to high level of stamina required.
  • Bring 1 Litre water, jacket, sun protection

 

Overview: Jaithmathang and Back

Departing on E- Bikes from Nelse lodge to the base of Mt Mckay before descending to the Pretty Valley hut and cattle yards that were first constructed in the 1930’s. Then ride towards the Tawonga Hut and the hidden valley of the Jaithmathangs that lay beyond
Pretty Valley Pondage crossing and on the edge of the Tawonga Huts. Cattleman, John Ryder, constructed the first Tawonga huts. This hut was pulled down in 1888 by a horse that was tethered to the hut, but was replaced that same year. A second hut was built in 1923. Currently 4 huts exist on a site 250 metres south of the original site, set amongst ageless snowgums next to a small creek. The huts as a group are recognised as significant by the National Trust.

This trek provides the opportunity to Summit Mt Jaithmathang, 1852 m in a day, to encounter the stunning panorama of Mt Mc Kay and Feathertop that stands as a gate towards Mt Hotham on the great alpine walking trail.

It is very likely to see a Brumby herd that has been roaming the hill’s of Tawonga Hut’s for the last thirty year’s.

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Trek Itinerary

8.30 Meet at Nelse Alpine Lodge
9.00 Depart on E bikes for the base of Mt Mc Kay
10.00 Continue to the cattle yard and Pretty valley hut for a morning cup of tea
10.30 Ride across Pretty Valley Pondage at set up base camp for the e-bikes
10.45 Hike to Tawonga Hut’s
12.00 Arrive at Tawonga Hut’s for Lunch and relaxation or for those able Hike to the top of Jaithmathang
1.00 Return to Pretty Valley Pondage to collect bikes and explore further Pretty Valley
1.45 Depart for the Ride home to Nelse Lodge
3.00 Arrive Nelse Lodge

1 review for Mt Jaithmathang and Tawonga Hut Return

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Lucinda Frawley – 3 December 2020

    This trip was very special and we were able to see a number of brumby herds up close and personal. The wildflowers and historic huts were a highlight, the views spectacular. The trip also provided a great feel for the area and the layout – with a birds eye view thrown in!

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